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What are you watching for Shakespeare Day?

April 23rd is Shakespeare Day, the day when all of the fans of literature the world over celebrate the man who brought us so many archetypal and memorable characters and stories that we are still performing, studying, and enjoying them nearly 400 years after his death. In order to celebrate the Bard my own way, I’ve decided to recommend a few interesting adaptations of his plays into the world of film. However, a simple article would not suffice to honor this man, so what I bring are several movie recommendations in verse! Hopefully you’ve brushed up on your pentameter because it’s about to get iambic up in here. Without further ado, a few choice film adaptations of Shakespeare:

Have I evoked any of those high school classroom headaches? Be that as it may, if you’ve read this far it means I’ve successfully gotten you to read a sonnet on Shakespeare Day. If you don’t wish to read any verse until next year, I completely understand.

What’s your favorite film adaptation of a Shakespeare play? Are there any movies you loved that unknowingly turned out to be derived from Shakespeare? Let us know in the comments below! As always, if you enjoyed the read, please share this with your friends.